Let our professional musicians enhance your event with live jazz!
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We’re an LA Area event band booking private parties, lounge dates, business receptions, civic entertainment …
… and we love what we do!
For more than 15 years, HJE has provided sophisticated jazz bands for cocktails and dining, dancing, romancing and just great listening.
In combos of three to eight musicians, including vocalists on request, HJE brings experience and versatility to our clients in the unique language of jazz.
Carvell Holloway – trumpet; Dereck McLyn – saxophones; Albert Elegino – trombone; Taura Smith – piano; Makoto Miyashita – guitar; Liz Lubin – bass guitar; Nicolas De Gaulejac – drums; Al Tarver – trombone; Greg Long – guitar
HJE Reviews
“We had the Harbor Jazz Ensemble come play for a conference reception and were absolutely delighted with them! I would recommend them to anyone who would like to have a jazz ensemble be a part of their event.” - Brittany / Church Organization
“. . . The band does an amazing job at making the performance so personable to our residents. Our residents sang along the entire time and stood up in their chairs to applaud them after each song. We booked them for a Happy Hour and to perform on 4th of July and each performance was tailored to the event and just absolutely incredible.” - Melissa / Programs Director
“Our Sunday afternoon jazz show with the Itty Bitty Big Band was quite a success, and the full house enjoyed a wine tasting, snacks, and of course some great music. We are planning more matinee music events, and of course have invited this band back for more.” – Richard / Concert Venue
. . . “Harbor Jazz Ensemble delivered. We’ve booked them for Mardi Gras parties as well as our special themed Prom Night Dance Party. Liz is a delight to work with, and all the musicians are very nice and extremely talented. We look forward to seeing them again in the near future!” - Adam / Retirement Community
HJE Videos
The Itty-Bitty Big Band plays arrangements like a big band using just three horns, rhythm section and plenty of energy!
The Itty-Bitty Big Band in concert at Collage: A Place for Art and Culture in San Pedro, Oct. 2025
HJE Quartet is a great-sized combo for private parties, residential communities and business events, with lots of jazz repertoire and flexibility.
HJE Trio of tenor sax, guitar and bass guitar offers up light background jazz, perfect for receptions, intimate dining and group events.
Contact HJE
Liz Lubin is Bandleader and Bassist for Harbor Jazz Ensemble and The Itty-Bitty Big Band. She’s the one you’ll reach when you contact us. After 15 years of organizing jazz combos for various occasions, Liz is confident she can offer you a great-fitting jazz band for your event. Let’s talk soon!
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